Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > BMW SAV Forums > X5 (E53) Forum
Arnott
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #11  
Old 08-05-2008, 11:22 PM
zzzzkev's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: MoCo, MD
Posts: 73
zzzzkev is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by msammy
Just got the X5 back from the Indy and it feels like I'm driving a brand new car. You guys were 100% correct, sway bar links were bad (mostly on the driver's side) so I had both replaced and the noise is completely gone. $161 total repair bill - not bad at all! Thanks for the assistance guys!!!
Hmm, I have the same sound. I'll check out the DIY and FUP on the boards. I thought it might be the shocks. '02 3.0i E53, 116,000miles.
Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links

  #12  
Old 08-08-2008, 03:32 PM
zzzzkev's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: MoCo, MD
Posts: 73
zzzzkev is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by msammy
Thanks guys for the replies! I'd just like to make sure I have the correct part. Are you referring to item number 7 in this diagram? It's identified as either a right or left swing support, part number 31356750703 or 31356750704. Do I have the correct part identified?
So I'm curious, the picture you posted looks like it's from www.realoem.com. They quote some low prices yet have no links on the site to order from them . Checking other online retailers of BMW parts yields higher price quotes. Where'd you get the parts??
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 08-09-2008, 12:44 AM
msammy's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: New England, USA
Posts: 381
msammy is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by zzzzkev
So I'm curious, the picture you posted looks like it's from www.realoem.com. They quote some low prices yet have no links on the site to order from them . Checking other online retailers of BMW parts yields higher price quotes. Where'd you get the parts??
My Indy purchased from our local BMW dealer for $76 for both and charged me $85 to install. Did you check with your local dealer for a price? I think my Indy did get a discount which in part was passed onto me. Let us know how things work out for you!
__________________
2022 X6///M - Toronto Red, Silverstone Full Merino Leather, Executive Package w/Remote Engine Start, Soft-close doors, Heated & Cooled Cupholders, Front Ventilated Seats, Front & Rear Heated Seats, Front Massaging Seats, Carbon Fiber Trim.

2002 X5 3.0i, Sport Premium, Titanium Silver, Grey Dakota, Cold Weather Pkg, Xenons, DICE, LED Tails, just a winter vehicle...

2007 550i, Sport Premium, Silver Grey Metallic, Grey Dakota, Nav, Cold Weather Pkg, Comfort Access, HD Radio, Xenons.
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 09-14-2008, 09:57 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: bloomington, indiana
Posts: 21
Photonic is on a distinguished road
Thanks for the DYI post guys. Just put a pair of chop stix on mine and the noise is gone. Still have a vibration when braking at higher speeds in the steering wheel, on in the brake pedals. Noticed when doing the sway bar links that the wheel can be moved back and forth a bit while on jacks. Sound like symptoms of bad control arms and or bushings?
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 09-16-2008, 01:08 PM
sarunas4's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 42
sarunas4 is on a distinguished road
i get a low clunking noise coming from the passenger front wheel.. ONLY when i go over very small bumps/uneven road... (no clunking over larger bumps, or when turning, or when breaking)
yall think its also the sway bar links? is there a way to test it? (visible damage? feel them? pull them?) just wanna be sure thats what it is before i replace them.
thanks!!
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 09-17-2008, 08:15 AM
Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: bloomington, indiana
Posts: 21
Photonic is on a distinguished road
It's hard to test for movement in the link while the beast is up on jacks as you need a load or weight baring down on the suspension. There's a 98% chance that the sway bar links are the culprit. Given that probability with the cost (40-70 bucks for the pair), and the great DYI write-up, I'd just replace them. Worst case scenario, you'd have new links (which would have eventually failed given the written track record). My 2 cents (which cost the government about 10 cents to manufacture).




Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 09-17-2008, 10:06 AM
sarunas4's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 42
sarunas4 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by Photonic
It's hard to test for movement in the link while the beast is up on jacks as you need a load or weight baring down on the suspension. There's a 98% chance that the sway bar links are the culprit. Given that probability with the cost (40-70 bucks for the pair), and the great DYI write-up, I'd just replace them. Worst case scenario, you'd have new links (which would have eventually failed given the written track record). My 2 cents (which cost the government about 10 cents to manufacture).




so i squezed myself under the beast while its on the ground and tugged on the links, left one was tight, right one moved up and down slightly... success! unfortunatelly i also discovered that my left front outer cv boot is torn! looks pretty recent.. so hopefully there is no inside damage, im no mechanic but ill try to replace it with the DIY.. any tips for the process? any advice is appreciated.
thanks
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 09-17-2008, 11:42 PM
msammy's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: New England, USA
Posts: 381
msammy is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by sarunas4
so i squezed myself under the beast while its on the ground and tugged on the links, left one was tight, right one moved up and down slightly... success! unfortunatelly i also discovered that my left front outer cv boot is torn! looks pretty recent.. so hopefully there is no inside damage, im no mechanic but ill try to replace it with the DIY.. any tips for the process? any advice is appreciated.
thanks
I'd replace both sway bar links while you're there since the other one will fail sooner or later. As far as the left outer CV boot is concerned, as long as you do not have the dreaded click-click-click or scrape-scrape-scrape sound, then you most likely have found the boot torn before your CV joint was damaged by sand/water, etc contaminants. If that's the case, then use the DIY for the boot replacement, otherwise, replace the whole half-shaft as I did in the past with my local indy. Good luck, let us know how you make out!
__________________
2022 X6///M - Toronto Red, Silverstone Full Merino Leather, Executive Package w/Remote Engine Start, Soft-close doors, Heated & Cooled Cupholders, Front Ventilated Seats, Front & Rear Heated Seats, Front Massaging Seats, Carbon Fiber Trim.

2002 X5 3.0i, Sport Premium, Titanium Silver, Grey Dakota, Cold Weather Pkg, Xenons, DICE, LED Tails, just a winter vehicle...

2007 550i, Sport Premium, Silver Grey Metallic, Grey Dakota, Nav, Cold Weather Pkg, Comfort Access, HD Radio, Xenons.
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 09-18-2008, 01:16 PM
sarunas4's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 42
sarunas4 is on a distinguished road
took a look at the DIY, too much for me, dont have some of the tools needed.. bearing puller? found a bmw mechanic that does side jobs on evenings, he changed my left outter boot and right sway bar link for $225 parts included. so im satisfied.
thanks for the support!
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 09-18-2008, 09:22 PM
msammy's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: New England, USA
Posts: 381
msammy is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by sarunas4
took a look at the DIY, too much for me, dont have some of the tools needed.. bearing puller? found a bmw mechanic that does side jobs on evenings, he changed my left outter boot and right sway bar link for $225 parts included. so im satisfied.
thanks for the support!
Very good, glad everything worked out for you! Sounds like you got an excellent price on the work and didn't have to dirty your hands!
__________________
2022 X6///M - Toronto Red, Silverstone Full Merino Leather, Executive Package w/Remote Engine Start, Soft-close doors, Heated & Cooled Cupholders, Front Ventilated Seats, Front & Rear Heated Seats, Front Massaging Seats, Carbon Fiber Trim.

2002 X5 3.0i, Sport Premium, Titanium Silver, Grey Dakota, Cold Weather Pkg, Xenons, DICE, LED Tails, just a winter vehicle...

2007 550i, Sport Premium, Silver Grey Metallic, Grey Dakota, Nav, Cold Weather Pkg, Comfort Access, HD Radio, Xenons.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:09 PM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.